Perfect Hummus Recipe

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Perfect Hummus
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  1. Place about 1 cup (or just prep a whole bag) of dried chickpeas in a bowl and cover with water about 3 inches above the chickpeas. Soak in the fridge overnight or about 8-10 hours.
  2. Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas and place in a pot. Cover with water about 3 inches above the chickpeas. Bring to a boil and then simmer for about 1 hour or more, until tender. You can sub these two steps with cooked, canned chickpeas, but the flavor will not be as fresh and wonderful. In a pinch when I have to use canned, I love Trader Joe's chickpeas.
  3. In a food processor, add 2 cups of cooked chickpeas, 1/4 cup tahini, 2 cloves of garlic, 1/4 cup olive oil, the juice of 2 lemons, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, several pinches of salt, and some fresh ground pepper. Pulse until roughly chopped.
  4. Turn the food processor to on and pour about 1/2 cup of water in a steady stream until the hummus is blended nicely. You may need to add a little more or less water to get the desired consistency. Taste and adjust flavors to your liking. Garnish with parsley and lemon zest. Enjoy eating the real deal with pita or veggies!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 364.51 Kcal (1526 kJ)
Calories from fat 223.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.78g 38%
Sodium 16.56mg 1%
Potassium 398.32mg 8%
Total Carbs 29.44g 10%
Sugars 5.05g 20%
Dietary Fiber 8.49g 34%
Protein 10.68g 21%
Vitamin C 21.3mg 35%
Iron 4.5mg 25%
Calcium 92.6mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 207.63 Kcal (869 kJ)
Calories from fat 127.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.12g 38%
Sodium 9.43mg 1%
Potassium 226.88mg 8%
Total Carbs 16.77g 10%
Sugars 2.88g 20%
Dietary Fiber 4.84g 34%
Protein 6.08g 21%
Vitamin C 12.1mg 35%
Iron 2.6mg 25%
Calcium 52.7mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.6
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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